From his Puppy Pouffe lounge chair resembling a shaggy Puli dog to a 13-foot tall handmade giraffe sculpture in fiberglass holding a classic Marie-Thérèse-style chandelier, the whimsical chairs, table lamps and decorative objects created by MARCANTONIO mix originality, humor, mystery and functionality, with a dash of irony for good measure.
Born Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba in 1976 in Massa Lombarda, the artist and designer studied at the Severini Art Institute and Academy of Fine Arts in Ravenna. While there, he explored the relationship between irony and nature — two recurring themes in his works — and developed a fascination with artists such as René Magritte and Marcel Duchamp.
Following graduation, MARCANTONIO collaborated with architects and worked in theater production before delving into art and furniture design. In 2010, he exhibited his series of Sprout chairs at the Salone del Mobile, which garnered critical acclaim and gained the attention of other ultra-modernist designers such as Mogg, Qeeboo, Natuzzi and Altreforme. MARCANTONIO has also engaged in several fruitful partnerships, notably with Italian design brand Seletti — for which he created his iconic anatomically correct heart-shaped vase — and Scarlet Splendour, manufacturer of his caricatural Forest chair, which is part of his Vegetal Animal series.
Although MARCANTONIO’s designs border on Surrealist and dreamlike, his pieces suggest a sense of “elegant irony.” His coffee tables, floor lamps, cabinets and other objects and furnishings, which feature intricate inlays and chic colors, are made with materials such as suede, brass and fine wool, and strike a balance between luxurious and amusing.
MARCANTONIO’s works have been exhibited at art galleries and shows throughout Europe. His pieces have also been featured in several major international publications such as Architectural Digest, GQ, Marie Claire, ELLE and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of MARCANTONIO seating, tables and lighting.
$1,252 / item
Log Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Log Jar, an usual object from the Forest collection, has intricate brass and resin inlay to resemble a log of wood, with a cute boney lid. For his debut creations, Marcantonio int...
Brass
$1,252 / item
Paw Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paw Jar is a delightful object from the Forest collection. It has intricate brass and resin inlay in blue and pink, with an endearing leafy lid. For his debut creations, Marcanton...
Brass
Handcrafted Blue Dyed Bone Box with Brass Inlay, Modern Design, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Handd dyed bone blue keepsake box with 3 brass inlay stripes.
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay
By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century French ebonized box with brass inlay, the lock signed Vervelle Faut. Vervelle was a famed French maker of boxes, caskets and cabinetry, renowned for their fine craftsm...
Metal, Brass
Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A wonderful 1970s Italian hand - made brass desk box with a wooden inlay. This wonderful box sits beautifully alongside other boxes in our collection of Italian desk accessories. Sig...
Brass
$1,030 / item
H 32.29 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
21st Century Skateboard Marcantonio Wood Inlay Scapin Black
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Old Skull Board Old Skull Board/ Life After Life Board è una tavola da skateboard decorativa, disponibile in due varianti colore e con un disegno intarsiato simbolo della continui...
Plywood
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Bronze Fireplace Wood Log Holder Rack
By Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega, Milo Baughman, Maison Baguès
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass bronze wood log holder rack, with great design and decors to elegantly display and carry your wood from the outside in with its finely decorated b...
Brass, Bronze
$485
H 5.71 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Celadon Crackle Glazed Lidded Jar with Lion's Paw Feet, 1900s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Celadon Crackle Glazed Lidded Jar with Lion's Paw Feet Description: Features a lobed body, a small lid with a decorative knob, and is set upon a bronze base with paw feet....
Bronze
$807
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
Charming Italian Mid-Century Onyx Jewelry Box with Brass Paw Feet, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elegant Italian decorative jewelry box crafted in richly veined green onyx with beautiful natural bands of cream, honey, brown, and soft pink tones. The box features refined brass t...
Onyx, Brass
$1,296Sale Price|28% Off
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Boho Chic Moroccan Inlaid Bone Jewelry Chest or Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior is leather and features gorgeous brass inlay design with natural decorative stones.
Brass
Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made...
Brass, Zinc
$2,204Sale Price / set|45% Off
H 4.93 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in
Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass & Leather Inlay, 1880 UK
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Red Leather Interior With Brass Swing Carry Handles Finished With A Tooled Red Leather Interior C...
Brass
$1,595
H 10.75 in W 22.5 in D 12.75 in
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...
Brass
Mid-Century Wood Box with Brass Inlays, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined Italian mid-century box crafted in richly grained rosewood, accented with bold brushed brass corner mounts and a central rectangular brass plaque on the lid. The contrast bet...
Wood